Messy in the Middle

Episode Summary:

Welcome back to another episode! This week, I had the opportunity to chat with Kitty McLeod!

Kitty is a self-described blerb. She facilitates organizational culture change management as the President of the Inclusion Plus Institute, guided by data to coach organizations to maximize inclusive and creative collaboration. In 2021, she founded Illumine Wellness (@illumine.wellness) to support others as they integrate safety and joy in their bodies through body awareness, play, and sound healing. Kitty is also a choreographer and dance/yoga instructor (200 Hr YTT). Her style is influenced by movement forms from Hip Hop to Circus Arts, as well as her training as a Dance major at Ursinus College and her current study in Dance Movement Therapy at Rider University.

In this episode, we cover:

• Owning your creative side and healing through movement
• Balancing openness and navigating business stereotypes at the same time
• How to embed themes of DEI into your mission

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Check out the Inclusion+ Institute: https://inclusionplusinstitute.com

Check out Kitty on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/illumine.wellness/

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

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Surprise! I've got a bonus episode of the podcast for you this week! I had the chance to chat with my amazing friend and people ops/hr queen, Kira La Forgia!

In this episode, we cover:

• Different leadership styles (and how to find out yours with her new quiz)
• The upcoming launch of her new course, People On Purpose
• Tackling difficult conversations as a leader in business

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Follow Kira on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theparadigmm/

Discover Your People Leader Archetype Quiz: https://propegy--paradigmconsulting.thrivecart.com/people-on-purpose/6466d37efb476/

Sign up for the "tackling Tough Conversations" Webinar: https://propegy--paradigmconsulting.thrivecart.com/people-on-purpose/6466d37efb476/

Join the waitlist for People On Purpose: https://the-paradigm.com/people-on-purpose?affiliate=propegy

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

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Welcome back! I'm back again with some more hot takes, because you know I love them. This one is all about business coaching. My take: You do not need a business coach to start a business!

In this episode, we cover:

• What you can do instead or who you can hire instead of turning to a business coach
• How to work through the beginning stages of your business
• Finding a coach vs finding an expert

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

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Welcome back to Messy In The Middle! This week, I'm chatting with Sarah Zero, the founder of Wellstruck, a community for empathy-driven entrepreneurs who crave a nourishing home base with friends that challenge and champion each other.

Beginning with intimate roundtable discussions in 2013, Sarah has inspired real, vulnerable conversation and collaborative problem-solving to combat loneliness and imposter syndrome. Sarah curates and facilitates, mastermind groups, events, and a podcast that has grown to 100+ roundtables with 500+ business owners throughout the U.S. mid-Atlantic. She has survived ovarian cancer, spoken on conference panels and podcasts, and perfected the art of moderation that inspires connection, curiosity, courage, and confidence.

Sarah lives with her partner and pup in Delaware, where you'll often find her taking a pottery class, exploring the neighborhood creek, or treating herself to Little Goat on Main Street.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Sarah encourages her members to show up for the "hell yes" and ditch the rest
• Leading with empathy in business and its amazing impact
• The importance of finding and building community

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Check out Wellstruck: wellstruck.com/membership

Wellstruck Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wellstruck

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

Episode Summary:

This episode was super interesting to record- I'm dishing out some tips on how to stay consistent with your marketing efforts when you are super busy. With summer right around the corner, I think you'll find these tips really valuable!

In this episode, we cover:

• 5 ways to stay consistent with marketing when you are busy
• There maaay be a little more in there, but you'll just have to give the whole episode a listen so you're in on the action

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

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Thanks for joining me for another episode of Messy In The Middle- this time with guest, Mallory Musante!

Mallory, affectionately known as The Small Business CMO, is a fractional CMO and marketing strategist for small businesses and online service providers. After working in a toxic agency environment and then walking away from the branding, web design, and social media agency she spent 5 years building, she not only realized she was completely out of alignment in her professional life and needed to take a step back to reevaluate, but she also realized that there was a massive disconnect in how small businesses approach marketing. So after a much needed break, Mallory dipped her toe back into marketing and fell back in love. From there, she decided to combine her 12+ years of marketing experience with her experience of starting 7 different businesses herself to help small businesses create sustainable and effective growth.

In this episode, we cover:

• How Mallory handles running multiple businesses
• How she landed where she is currently, working as a fractional CMO
• How to become the architect of your own business
• Her view on a marketing strategy vs a marketing plan

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Mallory's Website: www.mallorymusante.com

Mallory's Instagram: @mallorymusante

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

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I won't work with clients unless they have a messaging guide. Hot take, I know. But it's true! This episode is all about messaging guides and why they are so important to have for your business.

In this episode, we cover:

• What a messaging guide actually IS
• What I include in a messaging guide
• A step-by-step breakdown of each part of a messaging guide

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Messaging Guide Template: https://www.haleyejohnson.com/guide/

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

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This week, I had the privilege of chatting with Ashlee Sang: brand messaging strategist, consultant, collaborator, and mastermind of Ashlee Sang Consulting! The similarities between Ashlee's journey and my own journey are so strong, you won't want to miss this one!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Ashlee landed in the consulting world
• The importance of leading with your values
• How to become "known" for your "thing"

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Ashlee's Instagram: http://instagram.com/ashleesangconsulting or https://www.ashleesang.com/links A Visionary's Guide To Elevator Pitches: https://www.ashleesang.com/messy

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

Episode Summary:

Thanks for joining me for episode 3! Let's get a little alphabetical.

In this episode, we cover:

• The letter P (the 4 P's of marketing, that is)
• What the 4 P's are
• How each principle is intertwined and how you can use them in your marketing strategy

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect! Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Angela for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music.

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ

Episode Summary:

On this week's episode, I was joined by dynamic speaker, 2x international bestselling author, and results-focused Strategic Business Coach Leisse Wilcox!

In this episode, we cover:

• How Leisse helps women make more money in her hybrid mastermind, The Sunshine Club
• How she built her first multiple six figure business while navigating cancer, a complex divorce, the fallout of emotional and financial abuse, and solo parenting three young girls
• The importance of our relationships with ourselves

Thank you so much for joining me!

Let's connect!

Send me a DM on Instagram! https://www.instagram.com/haleyejohnson/

Check out my website haleyejohnson.com

Check out how we can work together https://thepropegy.com/work-with-us-2/

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Leisse's Website: https://leissewilcox.com

Leisse's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leissewilcox/?hl=en

Shout out to my dog for not barking, my editor Krissy for doing her thing, and my friend Devin for letting me use his music. Their links (minus my dog's) are below.

Krissy https://krissymeriwether.com

Devin https://open.spotify.com/artist/4unfvnlHngJg79KK262US3?si=3N2wVmrVRYy807iWB-30OQ